Driver profile
@gabriellaretanaz · Dubai
Jeep Wrangler
Gabi is one of Desertica's lead instructors — several years in the dunes and a natural, instinctive feel for the terrain. Originally from Costa Rica, where desert and wild nature have always been home, she drives a manual Jeep Wrangler with a style that's clean, precise and unhurried. Teaching is her passion and comes to her effortlessly: she's calm under pressure, genuinely fun to learn with, and exceptionally skilled on recoveries. Equally at home with nervous first-timers and advanced drivers chasing the big dunes, Gabi teaches the full curriculum — from the very first beginner session all the way to mastery — in English and Spanish.
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Drives
20
Courses
20
Certificates
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Endorsements
12
Badges
6/26/2026
Earned “Lead Marshal” · Reached Level 5 — the top tier.
6/26/2026
Earned “Marshal Ready” · Reached Level 4.
6/26/2026
Earned “Trail Competent” · Reached Level 3.
6/26/2026
Gabi is one of Desertica's lead instructors — several years in the dunes and a natural, instinctive feel for the terrain. Originally from Costa Rica, where desert and wild nature have always been home, she drives a manual Jeep Wrangler with a style that's clean, precise and unhurried. Teaching is her passion and comes to her effortlessly: she's calm under pressure, genuinely fun to learn with, and exceptionally skilled on recoveries. Equally at home with nervous first-timers and advanced drivers chasing the big dunes, Gabi teaches the full curriculum — from the very first beginner session all the way to mastery — in English and Spanish.
2014 Jeep Wrangler · Beige
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Gear: hi_lift · winch · first_aid · fire_extinguisher · shovel · compressor · tow_rope
SENIOR LEAD Marshal
Certified 6/26/2026 · expires 6/26/2028
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Earned “Dune Capable” · Reached Level 2.
6/26/2026
Earned “Master of the Dunes” · Completed the entire S1–S20 curriculum.
6/26/2026
Earned “Veteran Student” · Completed 10 courses.
6/26/2026
Earned “Core Graduate” · Completed the full core curriculum (S1–S10).
6/26/2026
Earned “Triple Certified” · Completed 3 courses.
6/26/2026
Completed S9 — Fast Pace Dynamics · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S8 — Sharp Ridge Dynamics · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S7 — Speed in Larger Dunes · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S6 — Night Development · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S5 — Night Foundation · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S4 — Higher Dunes · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S3 — Mastering the Ridge · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S2 — Joining the Ridge · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S20 — Al Badayer Night · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S1 — Essential Desert Driving · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S19 — Sweihan Night · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S18 — Al Qua'a Night · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S17 — Liwa Expedition · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S16 — V8 Dynamics · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S15 — Al Qua'a Day · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S14 — Big Rigs · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S13 — Recovery Pro · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S12 — Lead & Navigate — Lead Marshal Programme · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S11 — Navigate · Certificate
6/26/2026
Completed S10 — Technical Mastery · Certificate
6/26/2026
Earned “Marshal” · Became a certified convoy marshal.
6/26/2026
Earned “Desert Ready” · Completed S1 — Essential Desert Driving.
6/26/2026
Earned “First Course” · Completed your first course.
6/26/2026
Earned “Founding Member” · Joined Dubai Offroad in its founding season.
